Marketing & Ops Executive Commentary
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Guest Series Part 3: Video Analytics For Retail - Going Beyond Loss Prevention
4/26/2011
In my last column, I noted that more and better tools to combat retail theft have come to market in recent year, including video analytics software. While video analytics is most commonly deployed in loss prevention applications, it is also very useful to address a variety of other challenges. In fact, the current trend is for non-LP groups to use video analytics to improve revenues and enhance operations. Here, then, are some operations, merchandising and customer service applications for video analytics... By Marc Holtenhoff, CEO and director, Aimetis
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How The Convergence Of HR & Operations Drives Improved Workforce Performance Guest Series Part 2
4/6/2011
This second installment of the three-part series will review the potential value and performance improvements organizations can reap resulting from the convergence of Human Resources (HR) with operations through an integrated workforce management approach. By John Orr, chief strategy officer, Dayforce
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Guest Series Part 1: Retail Energy Management And Open Systems - What To Look For In Open EMS Solutions
3/16/2011
Open EMS is about how energy management systems connect, talk, and manage each other. In the EMS market, two definitions of open EMS are commonly encountered. The first is based on technical standards; the second focuses on interfaces. By Andy McMillan, general manager, Philips Teletrol
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Retail Energy Management And Open Systems - What To Look For In Open EMS Solutions
3/16/2011
Open EMS is about how energy management systems connect, talk, and manage each other. In the EMS market, two definitions of open EMS are commonly encountered. The first is based on technical standards; the second focuses on interfaces. By Andy McMillan, general manager, Philips Teletrol
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Solving The Riddle Of The Audit - How To Accelerate Improvements By Simplifying Your Store's Auditing Process
3/7/2011
While retailers may liken "audit" to a financial process — the word actually pertains to any evaluation process that collects, measures and accounts for reporting of information. While an audit in the taxation sense has a negative, consequences-ridden connotation to it, the process of auditing in retail actually has the power to improve your business and operations, and should therefore be thought of as a positive opportunity. By Eric White, director of retail strategy, Wren
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How Task Management Helps Organizations Drive Workforce Performance Guest Series Part 1
2/22/2011
This first installment of the three-part series "The Case For Performance Driven Workforce Management" will review the value opportunities provided by a comprehensive and integrated workforce performance approach in contrast to existing single-point task management solutions.
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Is It Time To Move From Analog To Network Video?
2/8/2011
Perhaps your DVR manufacturer has discontinued production of the DVR model you are using, or you've written off the asset and are open to upgrading your video surveillance system. Should you purchase another analog-based DVR, or is it time to upgrade to a network video system? By Marc Holtenhoff, Aimetis
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Guest Series Part 1: Is It Time To Move From Analog To Network Video?
2/8/2011
Perhaps your DVR manufacturer has discontinued production of the DVR model you are using, or you've written off the asset and are open to upgrading your video surveillance system. Should you purchase another analog-based DVR, or is it time to upgrade to a network video system? By Marc Holtenhoff, Aimetis
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Mobile Optimized Websites And Rich Apps: The Secrets To A Successful Mobile Platform
2/3/2011
Mobile phones are rapidly transforming from a simple talking and texting device to a fast and feature-rich, handheld computer known as the smartphone. By Dave Sikora, Digby
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Guest Column: Mobile Optimized Websites And Rich Apps: The Secrets To A Successful Mobile Platform
2/3/2011
Mobile phones are rapidly transforming from a simple talking and texting device to a fast and feature-rich, handheld computer known as the smartphone. By Dave Sikora, Digby
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